Paul Sweeney (born 10 January 1965) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender for Raith Rovers, Newcastle United and St Johnstone.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 10 January 1965 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
Whitfield Star | |||
Tynecastle | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1982–1988 | Raith Rovers | 204 | (8) |
1988–1991 | Newcastle United | 36 | (0) |
1991–1993 | St Johnstone | 10 | (0) |
1993–1994 | Gateshead | ||
1994–1995 | Hartlepool United | ||
1995–1996 | Durham City | ||
1996–1997 | Gateshead | ||
1997–1998 | Morpeth Town | ||
1998–1999 | South Shields | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Club career
editYouth career
editSweeney's first football team was Whitfield Star in his hometown of Whitburn. After playing there, he was signed to Tynecastle.
Club career
editHe was scouted by Raith Rovers and after a trial period, signed for the club in 1982. He went on to make 204 appearances for the club and was inducted into the club's hall of fame in 2017.[2]
The defender signed for Newcastle United in 1988 and made his debut against Southampton at The Dell.[3]